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USDA Flags These Meat, Poultry Products Tied To Nationwide Recall USDA Flags These Meat, Poultry Products Tied To Nationwide Recall
USDA Flags These Meat, Poultry Products Tied To Nationwide Recall A widespread food safety concern is prompting officials to warn consumers about certain products that may already be in kitchens across the country. Click here for a new, updated story: More Frozen Pizza Brands Added To Nationwide Food Safety Alert The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Thursday, April 30, for various meat and poultry products that may be linked to a recalled ingredient associated with potential Salmonella contamination. The issue stems from dairy-based ingredients, specifically dry milk powder, that had…
White Castle Issues Nationwide Recall Of Frozen Original Sliders White Castle Issues Nationwide Recall Of Frozen Original Sliders
White Castle Issues Nationwide Recall Of Frozen Original Sliders A popular freezer-aisle staple is being pulled from shelves after a packaging mix-up raised allergy concerns. White Castle’s Frozen Food Division has issued a recall for certain frozen four-count cartons of its Original Sliders after discovering they may contain Jalapeño Cheese Sliders, which include undeclared milk and soy. The company said on Friday, Dec. 12, the recall affects 1,021 cases of the product distributed to retailers between August and October. The sliders were sold primarily in convenience stores and may have reached stores in all 50 states. Consumers with milk or soy allerg…
Pentagon City Shoplifters Go On ‘Shopping Spree’ — Leave In Handcuffs, Not With Bags: Police Pentagon City Shoplifters Go On ‘Shopping Spree’ — Leave In Handcuffs, Not With Bags: Police
Pentagon City Shoplifters Go On ‘Shopping Spree’ — Leave In Handcuffs, Not With Bags: Police Talk about a shopping spree gone wrong. A targeted retail theft crackdown in Arlington’s Pentagon City ended with 15 suspects in cuffs, dozens of charges filed, and thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered, police announced. On Friday, Aug. 22, Arlington County Police rolled out a coordinated sting with officers from the Evening Patrol Section, Community Action Team, and Criminal Investigations Section — teaming up with retail managers to identify and nab suspected thieves. The result? A haul of 15 felony charges, 30 misdemeanors, 20 trespass notices, and even a threat to kill …
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools 9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools Millions of backyard pools sold nationwide are being recalled after nine toddlers drowned in them, officials said. The recall affects 48-inch and taller above-ground pools made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, July 21. About five million of the pools have been sold in the US since 2002, including some currently available online and in stores. The danger comes from an external compression strap that runs outside the pool and over the vertical support poles. Kids can put their feet on the strap to climb into the pool, …
Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action
Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action A sausage brand sold nationwide has been recalled after pieces of plastic were reportedly found in the product. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday, July 17.  The company reported three consumer complaints involving white pieces of plastic in the sausage. No injuries have been confirmed. The recalled item is an 11-ounce vacuum-packed package containing four pieces of “all natural al fresco chicken sausag…
Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules
Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules A major global shipping company will stop delivering high-value consumer packages to the US as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs trigger customs delays. DHL is pausing business-to-consumer deliveries to the US with declared values over $800 on Monday, April 21, the company said. The German shipper cited a surge in customs backlogs caused by new federal rules linked to Trump's trade wars. The impact of Trump's policies has overwhelmed DHL's clearance systems, triggering multi-day delays across the shipping network. "This change has caused a surge in formal customs clearanc…
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy A large supplier of paper goods sold at nationwide chains has declared bankruptcy. Royal Paper has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help sell its business to Sofidel America, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 8. Royal offers products at many retailers, including Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. The Phoenix-based company has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sofidel, a global paper manufacturer, which would take over most of Royal's assets through a court-supervised auction process.  "Our team has been working diligently to strengthen …
Distillery Founded By Childhood Friends Releasing Canned Cocktails In MD Distillery Founded By Childhood Friends Releasing Canned Cocktails In MD
Distillery Founded By Childhood Friends Releasing Canned Cocktails In MD A Pennsylvania distillery is expanding into the canned cocktail game with its first line of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. Holla Spirits will begin selling its new "Crush" cocktails across PA and several other mid-Atlantic states, the distiller said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 31. The orange and watermelon flavors will be available at bars, restaurants, and retailers. The launch follows updates to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code signed into law in the fall of 2024, allowing Pennsylvanians to purchase canned ready-to-drink cocktails at approved retailers outside of state-run liq…
Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy
Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy Job growth in the private sector slowed to its weakest pace in seven months, as hiring lags amid economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions, according to new data. Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, the ADP said in its National Employment Report released on Wednesday, Mar. 5. That number marks the smallest job growth since July 2024 and was down sharply from January's revised total of 186,000. February's data is the latest in a wave of troubling economic indicators during the first two months of President Donald Trump's return to office. "Policy uncertainty…
Recession Fears Rise As Consumer Confidence Sees Steepest Drop Since 2021 Recession Fears Rise As Consumer Confidence Sees Steepest Drop Since 2021
Recession Fears Rise As Consumer Confidence Sees Steepest Drop Since 2021 Consumer confidence took its biggest dive in more than three years, adding to growing concerns over inflation, job security, and the broader economy — as Americans grapple with high prices and uncertain financial conditions. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.0 points in February to 98.3, the nonprofit business research group said on Tuesday, Feb, 25. That marks the metric's steepest monthly decline since August 2021. The Expectations Index also dropped 9.3 points to 72.9. That number gauges consumers' outlook on jobs, income, and business conditions. Fo…
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…